Kosova Assembly elects Justina Shiroka Pula as president
The Kosova Assembly elected Justina Shiroka Pula as president on October 6, ending a political crisis in a 13-minute vote. The vote took place in the final hour of the constitutional deadline. The Democratic Party of Kosova (PDK) accepted Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s proposal to nominate Shiroka Pula. She secured …
PM Rama congratulates new Kosova president on election
Prime Minister Edi Rama has congratulated Justina Shiroka Pula on her election as president of Kosova. In a post on X, he described her election as a challenging moment for Kosova, the region and Europe. “Warm congratulations to renowned academic Justina Shiroka Pula on your election as President of the …
President Begaj congratulates new Kosova president
Albanian President Bajram Begaj has congratulated Justina Shiroka Pula on her election as president of Kosova. In a message on social media, Begaj said Albania and Kosova would stand together in facing challenges and on their path towards a European future. “Warm congratulations, Justina Shiroka Pula, on your election as …
Gonxhja: British-Ukrainian Cultural Week starts today
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja announced that the 2026 British-Ukrainian Cultural Week starts today and will run through October 12. For the first time, the two Cultural Weeks are taking place together. The joint program brings British and Ukrainian culture together. It also sends a strong message …
Gonxhja: Ravel’s “Unseen” and “Boléro” bring contemporary dance to TKOB stage
The music of Maurice Ravel will meet contemporary dance on the stage of the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet (TKOB) through “Unseen” and “Boléro,” two works by choreographer Andonis Foniadakis, as part of the fifth edition of the International Dance Festival of Tirana (IDFT). Minister of Tourism, Culture and …
Clear skies and clouds expected, temperatures up to 28 degrees Celsius
Albania will have stable atmospheric conditions on Wednesday, according to the Military Meteorological Service. The weather will remain mostly clear, with periods of moderate and locally dense clouds. Cloud cover will be more pronounced in mountainous areas. Meanwhile, southwest to southeast winds will reach average speeds of 8 metres per …
PM Rama: 2027 budget exceeds 10 billion euros
Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania’s 2027 draft budget will exceed 10 billion euros. He highlighted the redistribution of more revenue from sustained economic growth. Finance Minister Petrit Malaj presented the main priorities. The government plans to double payments for children with disabilities. It will also recognise social security and …
President Begaj decrees law on Albania’s military participation in Gaza
President Bajram Begaj has decreed Law No. 98/2026 on the participation of Albania’s Armed Forces in the military operation of the International Stabilization Force in Gaza. The Assembly approved the initiative following a proposal from the Council of Ministers. The law sets the maximum number of Albanian personnel at 40. …
Albania beat San Marino 2-1 to take top spot in Nations League group
Albania beat San Marino 2-1 at Air Albania Stadium in the fourth match of the UEFA Nations League. The win moved Albania to the top of Group 1 in League C with nine points. Albania dominated the first half and created several chances. Kristjan Asllani opened the scoring in the …
Canadian travel media Milesopedia highlights Albania as Balkan secret
Canadian travel media Milesopedia presents Albania as an attractive destination for travellers seeking good value for money. In an article by Marie-Eve Leclerc, the outlet highlights the Albanian Riviera, World Heritage sites, natural landscapes and local hospitality. Leclerc spent a week working remotely in Tirana before returning to explore more …
Albania’s National Library has signed a cooperation agreement with the National Central Library of Florence, with support from the Italian Cultural Institute in Tirana. The agreement aims to strengthen ties between the two institutions and promote the preservation of library and documentary heritage. At the signing ceremony, Italian Cultural Institute …
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said the European Union’s enlargement process was gaining momentum. She confirmed that Albania was expected to provisionally close another negotiating chapter today, covering enterprise and industrial policy. The decision was due during the 10th Albania–EU Intergovernmental Conference in Luxembourg. Meanwhile, Montenegro provisionally closed three …
Albania’s Prosecutor General, Olsian Çela, has met with Audiovisual Media Authority (AMA) Chair Armela Krasniqi and signed a memorandum of cooperation to establish and operate a task force against digital audiovisual piracy. Under the agreement, AMA will report suspected criminal offences to the competent prosecution offices. The authority will also …
Private operators accounted for 92.7% of Albania’s rail freight transport, measured in tonne-kilometers, in 2025, according to the national statistics agency INSTAT. The figures appear in its report, “Transport in Figures 2025”, which highlights the dominant role of private companies in the sector. Rail freight transport reached 17 million tonne-kilometers …
Albania’s Transparency Board has set new fuel price caps, effective from 14:00 on October 13. Diesel may cost no more than ALL 219 per litre at retail and ALL 207 per litre at wholesale. Petrol prices may not exceed ALL 196 per litre at retail and ALL 184 per litre …
Albania’s accession talks with the European Union began on July 19, 2022. Today, the 10th Albania–EU Intergovernmental Conference in Luxembourg is expected to provisionally close Chapter 20 on Enterprise and Industrial Policy. This would bring the number of provisionally closed chapters to four. In October 2024, Albania opened its first …
Albania had 1,048,092 road vehicles in 2025, up 9.3% from the previous year. Passenger movements through land border crossings also increased, rising 6.5% to 28,421,891 entries and exits, according to the Institute of Statistics (INSTAT). Passenger cars accounted for 80.8% of the vehicle fleet, followed by motorcycles at 6.1%. The …
Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said the closure of Chapter 20 marks an important step in Albania’s European integration. The announcement came during the 10th Intergovernmental Conference between Albania and the European Union in Luxembourg on Tuesday. She said Albania had worked intensively over the past year to meet …
President Bajram Begaj attended the opening of the house museum of renowned Albanian writer Dritëro Agolli in Menkulas, Devoll, on the 95th anniversary of his birth. He described the museum as a national act of gratitude and an investment in Albania’s cultural heritage. Begaj said Agolli was one of the …
Albanian writer and poet Millosh Gjergj Nikolla, known by his pen name Migjeni, was born in Shkodër 115 years ago. His work brought open protest, dreams of a new world and deep optimism to Albanian literature. Migjeni wrote about the social hardships faced by ordinary people in the Albania of …